Sword Charles V with optional sheath
Sword Charles V with optional sheath
Please note: This is just an ornamental item, not intended for real use!
- Blade made of 440 stainless steel quenched and tempered to 47-51 HRC
- Total length about 1024mm
- Blade length approx. 813mm
- Cross section of the blade at the guard approx. 37.9 x 3.5mm
- Blunt cutting edge - approx. 1.35mm thick
- Weight of the sword about 1087 g
- Weight of the vagina about 399 g
All dimensions are approximate and may vary slightly from piece to piece.
Top branded quality, made by Art Gladius®. Made in Toledo (Spain), in the city with centuries-long traditional of blacksmithing, sword-making and other ancient crafts.
CHARLES V BROADSWORD
Two-hands sword used by Charles V (Carolus Divus). Under his kingdom he agglutinated a vast empire that comprised, Spain, Naples, Sicily, Flanders, Austria and America. Yes, incl. America. The Territories belonging to the Charles The V empire included some South America countries, Central America and some southern areas of North America.
Charles V and his son, Philip II full suit of armours and swords are true masterpieces manufactured by the swords craftsmen of that time when Toledo were the white arms cradle.